Parking fines for certain areas are set to double from today.
Those who park up on footpaths, cycle tracks or bus lanes could be hit by the penalty increase of €40 to €80.
Announcing the move last month, the Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said it would encourage a more considerate use of road space and promote active travel.
Meanwhile, Fixed Charge Notices issued in Carlow and Kilkenny for parking or stopping in a disabled bay rose from 66 in 2020 to 101 in 2021.